Division Controller

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

14 Paid Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Contribution

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) seeks a senior accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for an assigned division, ensuring the integrity of financial records and reporting.

You will lead the close, consolidation, and IFRS/GAAP-compliant statements, maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, and enforce internal controls. You will direct AP/AR, balance sheet reconciliations, and coordination of internal and external reporting, partnering with divisional leaders to provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's preferred.
• CPA required or actively pursuing; CMA a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience closing a business unit/division and producing GAAP/IFRS-compliant financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close and divisional financial statements.
• Maintain chart of accounts and accounting information systems for the division; ensure data integrity and controls.
• Oversight of consolidated subsidiaries to ensure reliable IFRS reporting.
• Review AR, AP, sales, and cash entries, reconciliations, schedules, month-end and year-end statements with footnotes.
• Conduct monthly preliminary review closing meetings.
• Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Create a highly functional accounting team and mentor staff.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls alignment.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA required or actively pursuing

CMA a plus

Tools

Excel Macros

Power Query

ERP systems

Job description

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

Oversees day-to-day accounting operations for an assigned division/business unit, ensuring the integrity of all financial records and transactions. Leads the close, consolidation, and financial reporting processes; maintains the general ledger, sub-ledgers, and chart of accounts for the division. Implements and enforces policies on accounting controls, revenue recognition, risk management, asset reporting, and related matters within the division. Directs AP/AR, balance sheet reconciliations, and coordination of internal and external reporting in compliance with IFRS and applicable regulations. Partners with divisional leadership to provide timely, accurate financial insights that support operational decisions.

What You'll Do

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close; divisional financial statements, flux, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Maintain chart of accounts and accounting information systems for the division; ensure data integrity and controls.
• Oversight and governance over consolidated subsidiaries to ensure reliable financial reporting in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Review and approve AR, AP, sales, and finance cash entries, reconciliations, schedules, month-end financial statements and year-end financial statements with footnotes.
• Conduct monthly preliminary review closing meetings.
• Oversight and approval of SBU accounting entries in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Review and approve AR, AP, sales, expense reports and general ledger entries.
• Review and approve reconciliations.
• Oversee advanced and complex reporting requirements driving report improvements.
• Utilization of Excel Macros and Power Query to enhance division and subsidiary reporting needs.
• ERP system implementation, training and validation of migration.
• Review and approval of annual budgets.
• Consolidation of annual budget reporting.
• Support working capital optimization and risk management activities.
• Establish, document and monitor internal controls according to COSO and SOX alignment, where applicable.
• Drive process improvements.
• Conduct audits and identify control weaknesses and deficiencies, driving proper process and remediation.
• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Create a highly functional team of accountants within TAI and Subsidiary entities.
• Lead, coach, mentor and develop accounting team.
• Set goals and objectives to meet performance standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master's degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience closing a business unit/division and producing GAAP/IFRS-compliant financials
• CPA required or actively pursuing (CPA strongly preferred)
• CMA a plus

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the global vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, we have greatly expanded upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing, and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. TAI is a North American leader in procurement, processing, recycling, and supply chain management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. With a team of over 8,000, TAI delivers value on every level, addressing business and social challenges and driving innovative, sustainable solutions for a better future.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential! We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers! Be The Right One The Right ONE for you: The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba) The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society Toyota Tsusho America’s business spans a wide range of fields. We have organized our business under seven operating divisions. Metal Plus Circular Economy Digital Solutions Supply Chain Mobility Green Infrastructure Lifestyle Though different in the products and services they provide, these divisions share the same goal of creating and delivering diverse value by developing unique functions from a dedicated customer-oriented approach. Each division maintains highly specialized expertise and leverages unique capabilities in its respective field. At the same time, the divisions combine their know-how and capabilities to generate synergy and create new value.